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87% of Chicagoans Want to #DefundCPD

by Midwest Socialist | October 21, 2020October 22, 2020

According to the Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s own survey, 87% of Chicagoans want more funds for social services, and less funds for police. Why won’t the Mayor listen to the people? Sign the…

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$5 Million/Day

$5 Million/Day

by Midwest Socialist | October 13, 2020October 13, 2020
Chicago spends nearly 40% of our budget on the police department. That’s 5…
DEBATE DEFLATE: Micah Uetricht

DEBATE DEFLATE: Micah Uetricht

by Midwest Socialist | October 1, 2020October 21, 2020
The presidential debate was a complete shitshow, but Micah Uetricht sees an organizing…
DEBATE DEFLATE: Vicko Alvarez

DEBATE DEFLATE: Vicko Alvarez

by Midwest Socialist | October 1, 2020October 21, 2020
Based on Trump's comments Tuesday night, he obviously views minorities and the working…
DEBATE DEFLATE: Max Gelula

DEBATE DEFLATE: Max Gelula

by Midwest Socialist | October 1, 2020October 21, 2020
Biden’s strategy seems to be continuing to appeal to a small number of…
DEBATE DEFLATE: Robin Peterson

DEBATE DEFLATE: Robin Peterson

by Midwest Socialist | October 1, 2020October 21, 2020
Two rich white men (three if you count Chris Wallace) yelling at each…
DEBATE DEFLATE: Will Bloom

DEBATE DEFLATE: Will Bloom

by Midwest Socialist | October 1, 2020October 21, 2020
The courts and the law won’t save the working class, but we can…
DEBATE DEFLATE: Jackie Pozza

DEBATE DEFLATE: Jackie Pozza

by Midwest Socialist | October 1, 2020October 21, 2020
Trump and the Republicans are trying their hardest to delegitimize voter rights during…
DEBATE DEFLATE: Sean Duffy

DEBATE DEFLATE: Sean Duffy

by Midwest Socialist | October 1, 2020October 21, 2020
Was anyone else wondering “What if Bernie was up on that stage Tuesday…
DEBATE DEFLATE: Bridget Greenfield

DEBATE DEFLATE: Bridget Greenfield

by Midwest Socialist | October 1, 2020October 21, 2020
Roe v. Wade is under threat by a conservative Supreme Court. The security…
DEBATE DEFLATE: Ravi Pathare

DEBATE DEFLATE: Ravi Pathare

by Midwest Socialist | October 1, 2020October 21, 2020
These cannot be the options we have been given for November. Ravi Pathare…
DEBATE DEFLATE: Marianela D’Aprile

DEBATE DEFLATE: Marianela D’Aprile

by Midwest Socialist | October 1, 2020October 21, 2020
The choice the working class has to make on November 3rd didn’t have…
DEBATE DEFLATE: Nick Hussong and Kenzo Shibata

DEBATE DEFLATE: Nick Hussong and Kenzo Shibata

by Midwest Socialist | October 1, 2020October 21, 2020
A lack of commitment from the candidates Tuesday night on anything was hard…
DEBATE DEFLATE: Heather Kenny

DEBATE DEFLATE: Heather Kenny

by Midwest Socialist | October 1, 2020October 21, 2020
How do you fight a narcissist? Heather Kenny watched the debate and has…
DEBATE DEFLATE: Matt Tapia

DEBATE DEFLATE: Matt Tapia

by Midwest Socialist | October 1, 2020October 21, 2020
Still not sure what exactly you watched on Tuesday night? Matt Tapia chats…
DEBATE DEFLATE: Vicko Alvarez (part 2)

DEBATE DEFLATE: Vicko Alvarez (part 2)

by Midwest Socialist | October 1, 2020October 21, 2020
Yes, they are racists, but Vicko Alvarez is back to remind us that…
Class Enemy of the Week: Ken Griffin

Class Enemy of the Week: Ken Griffin

by Midwest Socialist | September 4, 2020December 3, 2020
Ken Griffin, the richest man in Illinois, is trying to keep the state…
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